Complete Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus, Ireland's flag carrier since 1936, uniquely positions itself as the transatlantic bridge between North America and Europe through its Dublin hub. As a member of International Airlines Group (IAG, alongside British Airways and Iberia), Aer Lingus offers competitive transatlantic fares with the distinctive advantage of US Preclearance at Dublin Airport.

US Preclearance Advantage

Dublin is the only major European airport where passengers clear US Customs and Border Protection before departure. This means travelers arrive in the US as domestic passengers — walking straight off the aircraft to baggage claim and ground transportation with no immigration queues. This unique facility saves hours compared to clearing customs at busy US airports.

Cabin Classes

Aer Lingus offers two cabin classes on transatlantic routes: Economy and Business.

• Economy Class: Comfortable seating and competitive fares.
• Business Class: Fully lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 configuration, priority boarding, lounge access, premium dining with Irish-inspired cuisine, and 2 checked bags (32kg each).

AerClub Loyalty Program

The airline's AerClub loyalty program uses Avios (shared with British Airways and Iberia), offering versatile earning and redemption across IAG airlines.

Destinations

From Dublin, Aer Lingus connects 13 US destinations with over 30 European cities including London, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, and Amsterdam.

Fleet

The airline operates a modern fleet of A330-300s on transatlantic routes and A320 family aircraft on European services, with plans to introduce the A321XLR for new transatlantic routes.